Old Shanghai is Present as An Iconic Culinary, Culture, and Tourism Destination in Sedayu City Kelapa Gading, Jakarta
Jakarta, 27 May 2022 – A new and iconic destination has arrived in East Jakarta: Old Shanghai Sedayu City at Kelapa Gading. Started operations (soft opening) and opening to the public on May 27, a thematic culinary tourism destination with pagoda in the center as a landmark, as great as to Pantjoran PIK which is located in Golf Island, PIK.
Located in Sedayu City Kelapa Gading, Old Shanghai curates more than 80 tenants and is home to various type of culinary to eat such as street food, Peranakan, to a variety of Halal and Non-Halal culinary so it is suitable for relaxing with friends and family.
The various tenants with legendary and modern dishes present in Old Shanghai including Shu Guo Yin Xiang (open soon in July 2022), Xiao La Guo, Mutiara Restaurant, Ponggol Nasi Lemak, Croco by Monsieur Spoon, Bacang Agiok, Zangrandi Ice Cream, Es Kopi Tak Kie, Laota Ge Express, Lo Mie Pinangsia, Ya Kun Kaya Toast, and so many other legendary F&B tenants. Not only restaurants, some snacks from UMKM presented in a pushcart be more accessible as they were located at various points in Old Shanghai Sedayu City at Kelapa Gading area.
In addition to F&B, there are also various other tenants such as Pin Grocery, Rezeki Buah, Ichinogami, Canvas Living, Moonrabbit by Scoop, Peripera, Nature Republic, Sovlo, Stoberi, Selfie Time dan and Amazone, Children's game center.
Steven Kusumo, CEO of Commercial Retail Division 1 Agung Sedayu Group said, "This new icon in Sedayu City Kelapa Gading is added to the list of very interesting destinations in Indonesia. We hope that with the existence of Old Shanghai, (It) can become a good business and economic center to increase people's income.”
Old Shanghai provides many legendary culinary, such as Mutiara Traditional Chinese Food - Chandra Pancoran Branch. Established since 1973, Mutiara Restaurant serves Chinese Traditional dishes with favorite menus such as: Hokkien Lomie Special, Complete Carp Fish Soup (served with Hotpot), Lindung Cah Fumak, Fried Oysters, Hong Pork, Hipiau Kuah, Kidney Cook Arak Jahe and many other legendary menus.
Also Ponggol Nasi Lemak, which was founded in 1979. Ponggol Nasi Lemak is a heritage brand that serves one of the most iconic foods in Singapura. Under the guidance of founders Mr. Ang Chye Choon and Madam Koh Ah Tan, Ponggol began with delivering traditional nasi lemak wrapped in banana leaves to distributor and snack shops in Singapore. Currently, Ponggol Nasi Lemak has succeeded in regenerating to keep up with era development while maintaining its authenticity.
Supported by architecture and interior design that is unique and deep with the atmosphere of Shanghai City, visitors can take pictures at various Instagram-able photo spots, while enjoying the delicious food offered. The various interesting photo spots such as the Dragon Alley area, Pagoda Pond, Gazebo, and Plaza. Various artistic murals in Old Shanghai depict traditional culture or stories typical of major cities in China such as Dragon & Phoenix Murals, Lion Dance Murals, Murals of Paradise, Sun Go Kong Murals, Chinese Opera Murals, and Chinese Village Kiosk Murals.
"Old Shanghai Sedayu City at Kelapa Gading has also become a place of business for UMKM, creating jobs, and increasing regional income. At present, Old Shanghai has 100% rented, but today we will open 95%, and expected that it will be full in the future. We believe this destination will become favourite choice for residents around Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang, Bandung, Semarang and all Indonesia," said Sawitri Setiawan, COO Commercial Retail Division 1 Agung Sedayu Group.
Old Shanghai, which stands on an area of approximately 14,515 m2, has various facilities to bring more comfort of visitors; such as Men's & Women's Prayer Room, Car Parking, Motor Bike Parking, ATM Centre, Men's Toilet and Women's Toilet, as well as Disabled Toilet. And also public facilities with special name such as the Courts of Ruby (Reservation Room), Jade Palace, Tiger's Den and Empress Garden, which is a visitor's drinking area.
Complying with protocols related to Covid-19, Old Shanghai Sedayu City Kelapa Gading applies regulations according to the provisions of the Government of Indonesia. For all visitors and tenants, the Management of Old Shanghai Sedayu City will require temperature checks, the use of masks indoors, and maintaining distance from each other. The management also implements obligation of visitors to scan Peduli Lindungi at various access points in the Old Shanghai area. In an effort to encourage visitors to always maintain cleanliness, the Management also provides Hand Sanitizers in Old Shanghai.
Old Shanghai is open every day, from Monday–Friday at 10.00 WIB to 22.00 WIB and Saturday–Sunday and National Holidays at 07.00 WIB to 23.00 WIB. With three main gates as access, namely: Emperor's Fortress, Phoenix Gate, and Tiger Gate.